Sunday, July 22, 2012

I've been lazy...............

I have received the Sunshine Award a few times ( and if I am missing someone, I am so sorry but my computer crashed a couple of weeks ago and I lost EVERYTHING - ) and the only 3 names I can think
of are the below great bloggers

Claudine from http://condensedlovehome.blogspot.ca/
Kathy from http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.ca/
Pat from http://gypsyheartandsoul.blogspot.ca/

Thanks so much ladies - it means so much just to be mentionned on your blogs - and I appreciate it more than I can say!
Please drop by their blogs if you're reading this - they're fun people with great posts!

Here are the " rules " of the award!

1) Thank the person who took time out to give you the award - and link back to them -
2) Answer the following questions about yourself
3) Forward this award on to 10 other bloggers - and let them know you have done so!
4) Copy and paste the award on to your site ( preferably not waiting a month like I have done )

And then?
On with the show ( this is it - the night of nights )

1) Favorite Color?
Sorry guys - I simply cannot pick one - it has to be Black and White - and Gray - OK - if I have to pick one it' ll be Black - no I mean White ( you see what I mean???? )
2) Favorite Animal?
NOT A FAIR QUESTION GUYS!!!!! Love too many of them - but I currently have a dog who really is my 4th child - I cook all her meals for her - because she is just too special to eat dogfood ( I mean isn't that for dogs? And she is so much more than that :)
3) Favorite Number?
Have to go with 3 - I have 3 kids!
4) Favorite Drink?
I notice a lot of people are picking soft drinks - SORRY to break the pattern here - but it would have to be
a glass of red wine - and to further buck the rules - I plop an icecube in mine ( yes - I.put.an.ice.cube.in.red.wine. - I'm a rule breaker lol )
5) Facebook or Twitter?
Good God I'm terrible with FB  - but Twitter? That is so beyond the realm of my
understanding - fuggedaboudit - leave me alone - I'm still beaming with pride and grinning from ear to ear that I sort of - kind of - understand the blogmosphere.
6) Good book or Good Movie?
This is the only question I can answer without hesitation - BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!
7) My Passion?
Ok - another impossible question - I am ( like most other bloggers ) passionate by nature - so everything in my life gets included in this one - EVERYTHING
8) Giving or getting gifts? 
GETTING ( lol - had to type that in - of course it's giving - but I'm not going to lie, I really like getting gifts too, lol
9) Favorite Day?
Friday
10) Favorite Flower?
Any WHITE flower - but top of the list are hydrangea's


and now this award is being forwarded to the following awesomeness!!!
Sherry from DECORATING WITH CENTS
Meg from NUTMEG PLACE
Tobie from TOBEY'S TREASURE
Kathy from PETTICOAT JUNKTION
Stacey from EMBRACING CHANGE
Melissa from DAISY MAEBELLE
Maureen from IT'S ALL CONNECTED
Vicky from DECOR & HARMONY 
Julie from JAM'S CORNER
Ok - Ladies - time to spill the beans!!!

XXX 

Friday, July 20, 2012

Goodbye Joe - me gotta go................

I'm leaving town - I'm outta here - and can't tell anyone because I'm leaving with a piece of furniture I've just customized for a customer -
I can't give it back because I'm so in love with it.................. part of my disorder is that I constantly fall in love with inanimate objects ( mostly furniture )
So if anyone is looking for me e.g. my clients - you haven't heard a thing from me in days.................

BTW - I'll be the lady trying to board a greyhound bus with a giant french provincial dresser -
arguing with the driver that Yes of course we can fit this on the roof.
And there may be a commotion at the border because I'm thinking  of going deep in the heart of Texas ( Pat, can I stay with you )?
Just until everything cools down - and I can return with this:


This dresser got the works - it was painted - than gray washed - then gently distressed - than dry brushed - then waxed to a high sheen - the handles were sanded and spray painted black semi gloss























ASCP - Pure White

and here she is before


TIP - because the wood was such an ugly color ( to me and the customer anyway )
I painted all the perimeters black - so black would be what was coming through when
I rubbed and distressed -



Ok - I've get to get some sleep tomorrow I'm Greyhound Bound




Son of a gun - I'll have good fun...............................

XXX
Suzan

In the meantime I'll be partying here!!!

Nifty Thrifty Things
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/2012/07/nifty-thrifty-sunday-67.html
I Heart Nap Time
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/sundae-scoop-link-party-40/
I should be mopping the floor
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/07/mop-it-up-mondays-26.html
Homemaker on a dime
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2012/07/creative-bloggers-party-hop-69.html
Lines Across
http://www.linesacross.com/2012/07/the-cure-for-common-monday-48.html
Under the table and dreaming
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/07/the-sunday-showcase-party-no-111.html
Keeping it simple
http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2012/07/motivate-me-monday-132.html
DIY Home Sweet Home
http://diyhshp.blogspot.ca/2012/07/more-merrier-70.html
Making the world cuter
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/making-the-world-cuter/
Our Delightful Home
http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.ca/2012/07/live-show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-24.html
My 1929 Charmer
http://my1929charmer.com/sundays-best-40-par-tay/
Debbie does Creations
http://debbiedoescreations.com/2012/07/23/toot-your-horn-tuesday-link-party/
PJH Designs
http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.ca/2012/07/totally-transformed-tuesday-2-features.html
Coastal Charm
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2012/07/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no123-and-giveaway.html
Kathe with an E
http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/07/youre-gonna-love-it-week-14.html
Kammy's Korner
http://www.kammyskorner.com/2012/07/trash-2-treasure-tuesday_23.html
Home Stories A to Z
http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2012/07/tutorials-tips-link-party-70.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/07/knick-of-time-tuesday-44-vintage-style.html
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/07/poww-98-furniture-link-party.html
Homework
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.ca/2012/07/the-inspiration-board-link-party-60.html
Shades of Amber
http://shadesofamberinc.blogspot.ca/2012/07/chalk-paint-link-party_24.html
New House New Home New Life
http://newhousenewhomenewlife.blogspot.ca/2012/07/all-star-block-party-8-plus-features.html
The DIY Dreamer
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/07/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-26.html
Uncommon
http://linkyimg.arvixededicated.com/v2_thumbnail_linky_enter.aspx?id=155619
Bunny Jean's Decor
http://bunnyjeansdecorandmore.blogspot.ca/2012/07/wednesdays-bunny-hop-party-49-head-for.html
DIY by Design
http://diybydesign.blogspot.ca/2012/07/sizzle-into-summer-its-party-75.html
Savvy Southern Style
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.ca/2012/07/wow-us-wednesdays-76.html
Domestically Speaking
http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2012/07/136th-power-of-paint-party-pantones-fall-2012-colors.html
Simply done Wright
http://simplydonewright.blogspot.ca/2012/07/all-stars-block-party-week-8.html
The life of Jennifer Dawn
http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.ca/2012/07/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-3.html
Ivy and Elephants
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.ca/2012/07/whats-it-wednesday-35.html
Adorned from above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/07/face-cleansing-oil-and-wednesdays.html
Family Home and Life
http://www.familyhomeandlife.com/2012/07/wow-us-wednesday_25.html
No minimalist here
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.ca/2012/07/open-house-party_25.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/07/thursdays-are-your-days-50-amazon.html
The 36th Avenue
http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/07/best-diy-projects-and-link-party-66-2.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/07/creative-inspirations-linky-party-24.html
The Shabby Creek Cottage
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/07/transformation-thursday-no-162.html
Katherine's Korner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/07/26/thursday-favorite-things-blog-hop-linky-party-46/
Somewhat Simple
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/blog-link-party-oshkosh/
At The Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/07/its-inspiration-friday-no-75-welcome.html
Common Ground
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/07/vintage-inspiration-98-talking-trash.html
Stuff and Nonsense
http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/2012/07/welcome-to-fridays-unfolded_26.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/07/feathered-nest-friday_26.html
Home Sweet Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2012/07/home-sweet-home-77.html
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/07/potpourri-friday-34.html
Redoux Interiors
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/07/link-party-65-and-mes-preferes/
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.ca/2012/07/shabbilicious-friday-link-party-july_27.html
Miss Mustard Seed
http://missmustardseed.com/2012/07/furniture-feature-friday-link-party-favorites-4/
My turn for us
http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.ca/2012/07/freedom-fridays-12.html
Homespun Happenings
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.ca/2012/07/rustic-restorations-weekend-13.html
Bella Nest
http://bellanest.blogspot.ca/2012/07/its-so-hard-to-say-good-bye-to-hot-fun.html
The Shabby Nest
http://shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/08/frugal-friday.html